Arista CAB-D-D-400G-1M | 400G QSFP-DD DAC Cable, 400GBASE-CR8, Passive Twinax, 1m

Q: What devices is the Arista CAB-D-D-400G-1M compatible with?
A: This cable is compatible with any equipment featuring QSFP-DD ports that support 400GBASE-CR8, including Arista 400G data centre switches and routers. It is QSFP-DD MSA-compliant, which means it is also broadly compatible with MSA-compliant QSFP-DD ports from other vendors.

Q: Is this a passive or active DAC cable?
A: The CAB-D-D-400G-1M is a passive twinax copper DAC cable. It requires no active electronic components, which results in lower power consumption, reduced latency, and lower cost compared to active optical solutions — ideal for short-distance deployments up to 1 metre.

Q: What is the maximum supported distance for this cable?
A: This cable supports a maximum distance of 1 metre, making it best suited for within-rack connections or adjacent-rack interconnects in high-density data centre environments.

Q: Does this cable require any special configuration to use?
A: No. The CAB-D-D-400G-1M is a plug-and-play solution. Simply insert it into compatible QSFP-DD ports and it will operate at 400G without requiring additional configuration or software setup.

Q: Can I purchase the Arista CAB-D-D-400G-1M in Australia through IP Trading?
A: Yes. IP Trading (iptrading.com.au) is an Australian B2B IT hardware reseller stocking Arista DAC cables with fast local shipping and expert pre-sales and post-sales support across Australia.

Q: What warranty is included with this cable?
A: Arista provides a 1-Year Limited Hardware Warranty covering parts, repair, or replacement with a 10 business day turnaround after the unit is received.